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3 men convicted of supporting plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

3 men convicted of supporting plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

Three men accused of supporting terrorism in the plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor were convicted of all charges Wednesday in a trial that focused on paramilitary drills and fierce contempt for government ahead of the 2020 election.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to raise Haiti intervention in Canada visit

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to raise Haiti intervention in Canada visit

OTTAWA — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Ottawa and Montreal this week, ahead of major global summits and a possible military intervention in Haiti.
France denies extradition for priest facing sexual assault charge in Nunavut

France denies extradition for priest facing sexual assault charge in Nunavut

The federal government says France has denied an extradition request for a priest accused of crimes against children in Nunavut.
Report: Sen. Menendez, NJ Democrat, faces new federal probe

Report: Sen. Menendez, NJ Democrat, faces new federal probe

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat who avoided conviction on corruption charges five years ago, is reportedly the subject of a new federal investigation.
New Alberta cabinet could threaten environmental protections for parks, group says

New Alberta cabinet could threaten environmental protections for parks, group says

EDMONTON — An environmental group warns last week's changes to the governing United Conservative Party cabinet could threaten protections for Alberta's parks and wildlands.
Emergencies Act inquiry a federal matter, not a provincial one, Doug Ford says

Emergencies Act inquiry a federal matter, not a provincial one, Doug Ford says

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his decision against testifying at the public inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act in the provincial legislature Tuesday, saying the inquiry is not a provincial issue.
Mulroney wants Université Laval to train next cohort of Quebec leaders on world stage

Mulroney wants Université Laval to train next cohort of Quebec leaders on world stage

MONTREAL — Université Laval formally launched an $80-million fundraising initiative on Wednesday for its Carrefour international Brian-Mulroney, with the former prime minister taking on a central role in the push to increase Quebec's footprint on the

EU expanding border guard presence along busy Balkan route

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — The European Union signed an agreement Wednesday with North Macedonia to deploy officers from the bloc’s border protection agency Frontex in the small Balkan country as it expands its reach into nearby non-member states
Hunters may soon be able to donate meat to Newfoundland and Labrador food banks

Hunters may soon be able to donate meat to Newfoundland and Labrador food banks

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A proposed legislative change in Newfoundland and Labrador would give residents using food banks a homegrown source of protein.
Record share of Canadians are immigrants or permanent residents, census shows

Record share of Canadians are immigrants or permanent residents, census shows

OTTAWA — When Kedan Reval moved to Moncton, N.B., just three years ago there was only one Indian food restaurant in town, and few places to find supplies to make the meals he loved from his home country.
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